Used to commute to Manchester which I grew to hate. Job was boring and decided to continue working as a freelancer for the same company. I now commute 15min. to my office in Accrington. I like it here. I earn a pittance but I see my kids much more...and its worth it.
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Based in Northern Ireland and work in the Midlands monday to Friday
Every Saint has a past, Every Sinner a future"

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I wasnt really into men at the time - IYKWIM
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LOL. Norf of Watford Gap innit?Originally posted by The Lone Gunman View PostConsider yourself a Northerner. If you were a Southerner you would not have known the midlands exist to even ask the question.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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+1Originally posted by pzz76077 View PostHow about a button for those that live and work abroad??The proud owner of 125 Xeno Geek PointsComment
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Outside WH Smith flogging the Big Issue. Come on cough up you tight barstewards.+50 Xeno Geek Points
Come back Toolpusher, scotspine, Voodooflux.Pogle
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The Thames, knowing some of this lotOriginally posted by Nexxy View PostWhere is the north / south divide - Watford Gap?
I live in the East Midlands and currently gig in East Anglia. Does a difference of about -0.46° latitude count as travelling from "The North" to "The South"?Comment
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NW, 14yrs contracting, 18mths away from home, currently 30 mins commute, best ever rate after 5 months of tumbleweed, go figure...Comment
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I err, I get mine on mail order.Originally posted by Zippy View PostOutside WH Smith flogging the Big Issue. Come on cough up you tight barstewards.
My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.Comment
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I work in the very North and I live in the deep South.
What option can I choose?I've seen much of the rest of the world. It is brutal and cruel and dark, Rome is the light.Comment
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Well, I think you should buy one of these and drive it to work every day.Originally posted by Francko View PostI work in the very North and I live in the deep South.
What option can I choose?Comment
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